Saturday, March 31, 2012

Project Fellow post at Kerala Agricultural University


KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
PINEAPPLE RESEARCH STATION
Vazhakulam, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam District, Kerala, India, PIN-686 670
Notification No. PRS-R33/10 Dated 28-03-2012
Applications in the prescribed format are invited for filling the following temporary post
POST: Project Fellow – 1 No.
NAME OF SCHEME: KSCSTE-SRS Project ‘Evaluation of passion fruit types for commercial cultivation in Kerala’
 TENURE: 3 years from April 2012
 STATION OF POSTING: Pineapple Research Station, Vazhakulam, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam, District, Kerala, PIN-686 670
NATIONALITY: Indian
AGE LIMIT: Should not have exceeded 35 years as on 01-01-2012 (Relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates)
QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL: B.Sc. (Agri./Hort.)/M.Sc. (Any Science Subject)
DESIRABLE: Consistently high academic records, strong aptitude for research and development, experience in the relevant field with research/scientific publications, computer proficiency, driving licence and interest to travel extensively.
EMOLUMENTS Rs. 10,000/- per month (consolidated)
Note: 1. Xerox copy of the application form given overleaf may be used
2. Self attested copies of the following certificates/documents should be enclosed
i. Certificate to prove date of birth
ii. Caste/ non-creamy layer certificate in case of SC/ST and OBC
iii. SSLC mark list
iv. Higher secondary/Plus II mark list
v. B.Sc. degree certificate
vi. B.Sc. mark list
vii. M. Sc. degree certificate
viii. M. Sc. Mark list
ix. Driving licences
x. Certificate of computer proficiency
xi. Certificate of previous experiences in related works, if any
xii. Copy of research/scientific publications
3. The originals should be produced for verification at the time of interview.
3. A self addressed envelope of size 25 x 10 cm stamped Rs. 5.00 should be enclosed for sending interview card.
4. Filled in applications in envelope superscribed ‘Application for Project Fellow’ complete in all respects should be sent to the Associate Professor & Head, Pineapple Research Station,Vazhakulam, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam District, Kerala, PIN-686 670
5. Last date and time for receipt of application is 30/04/2012, 4. 00 pm
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Applications received late or those incomplete in any respect will be summarily rejected without notice and the decision of the undersigned on such matters will be final.
2. Copy of certificates/documents attached to the application and verified at the time of interview alone will be considered.
3. The positions are temporary and the incumbents stand terminated on termination of the scheme
4. The incumbents will not have any claim for future appointment to any other post in the University.

Faculty posts(Environmental Science, Forensic Science , Biotechnology) at Osmania University, Hyderabad


OSMANIA UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD –500 007 (AP).
ADVERTISEMENT NO.1/2012, DATED 26.03.2012
GENERAL RECRUITMENT (INFORMATION BROCHURE)
Applications in the prescribed form, together with a Registration Fee of Rs.500/-(Rupees five hundred only) payable through Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Registrar, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007 , payable at Hyderabad, are invited for the post of Assistant Professors in the Pay Scale of Rs.15600-39100+AGP Rs.6000 (UGC RSP 2006) in the University Service so as to reach the undersigned in person or by post by 5:00 p.m. on or before 27.04.2012.
Group-II
Subject
No.of posts
Category
Environmental Science#
2
BC(D), BC(E)
Forensic Science €
2
BC(A), OC(W)
Biotechnology@
2
SC, OC
Group-III
NODAL DEPARTMENTS: # Botany; € Chemistry; @ Genetics;
AGE: The relaxation of age limit is extended to all the qualified candidates in addition to the inservice candidate for appointment of Assistant Professor in the University service.
Hence, there is no upper age limit for all eligible candidates.
QUALIFICATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
i. Good academic record as defined by the concerned University with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the Master’s Degree level in Environmental Science from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited Foreign University.
ii. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.
iii. Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-clauses (i) and (ii) to this Clause candidates, who are, or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree* in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions.
iv. NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.
* Ph.D. Degree in Environmental Science/ Botany/ Zoology/ Chemistry/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Applied Geochemistry/ Geology/Geography/ Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Genetics/Forensic Science
FORENSIC SCIENCE
i. Good academic record as defined by the concerned University with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the Master’s Degree level in Forensic Science from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited Foreign University.
ii. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.
iii. Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-clauses (i) and (ii) to this Clause candidates, who are, or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree* in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions.
iv. NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.
* Ph.D. Degree in Forensic Science/ Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Zoology/Botany/Microbiology/Genetics/Biotechnology/Geology/Applied Geochemistry/Physics
BIOTECHNOLOGY
i. Good academic record as defined by the concerned University with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the Master’s Degree level in Biotechnology from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited Foreign University.
ii. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.
iii. Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-clauses (i) and (ii) to this Clause candidates, who are, or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree* in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions.
iv. NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.
* Ph.D. Degree in Biotechnology/Genetics/Microbiology/Biochemistry
NOTE-I: i. A relaxation of 5% may be provided (applicable to Group-I and II posts only) at the graduate and Master’s level for the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Differently-abled (Physically and visually differently-abled) categories for the purpose of eligibility and for assessing good academic record during direct recruitment to teaching positions. The eligibility of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% marks to the categories mentioned above are permissible, based on only the qualifying marks without including any grace marks procedures.
ii. A relaxation of 5% marks may be provided from 55% to 50% of the marks to the Ph.D. Degree holders, who have obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19 September, 1991.
iii. The candidates belonging to BC, SC and ST categories shall apply duly enclosing the Caste Certificate issued by the Competent Authority (MRO/Tahsildar).
iv. As per G.O.Ms.No.65 Gen. Administration (Ser.D) Department, dated 15.02.1997 and G.O.Ms.No.116 Social Welfare (CV-1) Department, dated 10.12.1999 the recruitment for reserved categories will be made as under:
“If in any recruitment, qualified candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes (Group-A,B,C and D), as the case may be, and women are not available for appointment to any or all the vacancies reserved for them, a limited recruitment confined to candidates belonging to them shall be made immediately after the general recruitment to select and appoint qualified candidates from among the persons belonging to these communities to fill such reserved vacancies”.
NOTE-II: THE UNIVERSITY PENSION SCHEME IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE APPOINTEES. THEY WILL BE GOVERNED BY CONTRIBUTORY PENSION SCHEME OF OSMANIA UNIVERSITY. OTHER SERVICE CONDITIONS SHALL BE THE SAME AS APPLICABLE TO THE UNIVERSITY TEACHERS.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The latest passport size photograph should be affixed to the application form.
2. The University reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason.
3. Filling of vacancies depends on the exigencies of Teaching work. The University reserves the right to increase or decrease the no.of posts or not to fill up the notified posts.
4. Candidates already in service must submit their applications through proper channel. They may, however, send an advance copy but, if called for interview, they must produce a “No Objection Certificate “ from their employer.
5. Candidates will have to present themselves for an interview at their own expenses.
6. Candidates should bring all “Certificates in Original” for the interview.
7. Incomplete applications are liable to be REJECTED.
The University reserves the right to withdraw or cancel the notification without assigning any reasons. Any dispute concerning this notification shall be subject to jurisdiction of Courts in Hyderabad only.
ALL CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO NOTE THAT THEY ARE STRICTLY BOUND BY THE ABOVE CONDITIONS.
The eligible candidates can apply in response to the present notification in the prescribed form together with a registration fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) through Demand Draft drawn in favour of Registrar, Osmania University payable at Hyderabad. Prescribed application form along with the details of age, qualifications, and the relevant conditions etc., can be obtained from the Director, Departmet of Publications and Press, Osmania University, Hyderabad- 500 007 on payment of Rs.75/- in person or by post by sending a D.D. for Rs.100/- drawn in favour of the Director, Department of Publications and Press, Osmania University, Hyderabad 500 007 along with a self-addressed envelope. Applications and details can also be downloaded from the University Website www.osmania.ac.in. The filled in downloaded forms are accepted with a registration fee of Rs.575/- payable through Demand Draft only, drawn in favour of the Registrar, Osmania University, Hyderabad – 500 007, A.P., payable at Hyderabad.
The filled in application of the candidates should reach the undersigned in person or by Post by 5.00 p.m. on or before 27.04.2012. The University is not responsible for any postal delay. Any proof of posting/dispatch shall not be entertained for applications received after the last date.

JRF post(Characterization of arsenate resistant of Pannonibacter nandii strain HT23) at ILS, Bhubaneshwar


INSTITUTE  OF LIFE SCIENCES
(An Autonomous Institute under the Dept. of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology,
Govt. of India)
NALCO Square, Bhubaneswar 751023,
India
Advertisement No: 03/2012
1. POST: Junior Research Fellow /SRF (Funded by CSIR, Govt. of India) : 01 Nos.
PROJECT TITLE: Characterization of arsenate resistant of Pannonibacter nandii strain HT23(DSM 23407T) and development of a whole cell arsenate biosensor.
ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION: For Junior research fellowship, candidates with Master’s degree or equivalent with 60% aggregate marks in any branch of Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry with CSIR-NET are eligible to apply. For senior research Fellowship Candidates having M.Sc. or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks & publication in the scientific Journal and should have completed at least 2 years of post M.Sc research experience;
FELLOWSHIP: For JRF the fellowship amount is Rs.16,000/- per month plus HRA and for SRF position the fellowship amount is 18,000/- per month plus HRA as admissible.
UPPER AGE LIMIT: 28 years for JRF and 32 years for SRF.
The interested/ eligible candidates may download application form from our website www.ils.res.in  and apply with attested copies of all relevant certificates to the Director, Institute of Life Sciences, Nalco Square, Bhubaneswar – 751 023 within 20 days from the date of publication. The positions are purely temporary and the candidates will not have any right to claim (explicit or implicit) to any post in the Institute. Only short listed candidates will be called for an interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The decision of the Director regarding selection of the candidates will be final and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.

Scientist posts(Epigenetics) at IISER, Pune


INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (IISER), PUNE
(An autonomous Institution of Ministry of HRD., Govt. of India)
1st Floor, Central Tower, Sai Trinity Building, Sutarwadi Road, Pashan, Pune 411 021
Page : 1/3
ADVT. NO. : 09/2012
(Apply on or before April 16, 2012)
Advt. No. 09/2012: IISER-P/Rect/31_03_2012

Recruitment for the post of “Scientist C (Epigenetics)”
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, is a premier autonomous Institution established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for promotion of high quality science education and research in the country.
The Institute invites applications from Indian nationals having excellent academic record and relevant work experience for the following positions under the project “Centre of Excellence on Epigenetics (IISER, Pune)- 30810027” funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India:
POST: Scientist C – 1 post (Un-reserved).
PAY SCALE: Pay Band – 3 (Rs. 15,600-39,100) + Grade Pay Rs. 6,600/- + Admissible allowances.
QUALIFICATION: Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Cell Biology and related areas of life sciences;The degree should be obtained within past four years. Candidate should have published at least three research articles in peer reviewed scientific journals.
EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of research experience post Ph.D. preferably in Government / University / Autonomous Research or Academic Institution. The research experience should be in the field of modern biology including but not restricted to cell biology or developmental biology.
DESIRABLE: Research experience in any of the following areas or combinations thereof: recombinant and native protein expression and purification, Tandem affinity purification technology, biophysical characterization of proteins, yeast-two-hybrid analysis, transcription regulation, transcriptome analysis and high-throughout data analysis, chromatin architecture. Working experience with Zebrafish or C. elegans models is highly desired.
NO. OF POST :One
TENURE: Initially for a period of one year which may be extended maximum upto three years subject to satisfactory performance of the incumbent and continuation of the project.
AGE: Not more than 35 years as on closing date of application.
LAST DATE OF APPLICATION: April 16, 2012
GENERAL INFORMATION / DETAILS ABOUT THE POST
1) The above post is as per the Central Government pay scales and carry allowances like Dearness, House Rent and Transport as per Govt. of India rules.
2) The post is covered under New Pension Scheme of Govt. of India and will be eligible for other benefits like Medical, LTC, Children Education etc. as per the Government /Institute norms.
3) The qualification prescribed should have been obtained from recognized Universities/Institutions. Relaxation in educational qualification and / or experience will be considered in case of exceptionally meritorious applicants with prior approval of the Competent Authority.
4) Age relaxation will be considered in case of SC/ST/OBC/Physical handicapped and Ex-servicemen applicants as applicable. The age criteria may be relaxed commensurate with relevant work experience with the approval of the Competent Authority.
5) Applicants working in Govt. organization/Public sector undertaking/ Govt. funded research agencies should forward their application through proper channel. Pay of such incumbent will be protected as per Govt. of India rules.
6) The prescribed essential qualifications/experience indicated are bare minimum and mere possessions of same will not entitle the applicants to be called for interview.Where number of applications received in response to an advertisement is large, it may not be convenient or possible for the Institute to interview all the applicants. The Institute may restrict the number of applicants to be called for selection process to a reasonable limit, on the basis of qualifications and experience higher than that of the minimum prescribed in the advertisement. The applicants should, therefore, furnish details of all the qualifications and experience possessed in the relevant field, over and above the minimum qualifications / experience prescribed along with attested photocopies of marks sheets / certificates.
7) No interim enquiries / correspondence / communication of any sort will be entertained on the matter.
8) Canvassing in any form and / or bringing any influence, political, or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification for the post applied for.
10) Application not in the prescribed format, incomplete in any respect and not accompanied by relevant certificates / documents / photograph will be summarily rejected.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants may apply in the prescribed application format available under this advertisement.
The completed Application in the prescribed format and copies of relevant certificates and other testimonials in support of age, qualification, experience etc. should be sent in a closed envelope superscribing “Application for the post of “Scientist C” to The Registrar, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), 1st Floor, Central Tower, Sai Trinity Building, Sutarwadi Road, Pashan, Pune 411 021. Soft copies of the complete application should also be mailed to madhav.v@iiserpune.ac.in
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER

Walk-in for 4 SRF posts at IARI, New Delhi


DIVISION OF MICROBIOLOGY
Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW
A walk in interview will be held on 20th April 2012 at 10:00 A.M., in the Division of Microbiology, IARI, New Delhi for the position of four Senior Research Fellows (two each) under the ICAR AMAAS funded Projects (which has been extended for a period of one year - April 2012- March 2013), whose details are given below. Eligible candidates should bring their application, along with original and attested copies of 10th, 12th, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates / academic records, along with proof of research experience/publications, if any.
Theme area/Name of the project and Principal Investigator: Application of Microorganisms in agriculture and allied sectors
1. Project: Bioremediation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAHs) through Microbial Consortia.
P.I. Dr. Lata
Name of positions: S.R.F
Number of positions: Two
Emoluments (fixed) P.M.: Rs.16, 000/- + H.R.A., as per rules
Essential/Desirable qualification :Essential: M.Sc. in Microbiology / Agricultural Chemicals/Organic Chemistry
Desirable: Experience in microbiological assays/soil analyses, enzyme assays, handling of analytical equipments and good knowledge of computers.
2. Theme area/Name of the project and Principal Investigator: Application of Microorganisms in agriculture and allied sectors - Microbial Genomics
1. Project: Mining for genes involved in the production of fungicidal compounds in Anabaena strains P.I. Dr. Radha Prasanna
Name of positions: S.R.F
Number of positions: Two

Emoluments (fixed) P.M.: Rs.16,000/- + H.R.A., as per rules
Essential/Desirable qualification: Essential: M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Botany, with specialization in cyanobacteria
Desirable: Experience in genomics, microbiological assays/plant/soil analyses, handling of analytical equipment and good knowledge of bioinformatics/ software and computers.
Terms and Conditions:
1. The positions are purely temporary and can be terminated on one month’s notice/Termination of the project.
2. Age maximum 35 years for S.R.F. (Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC and women candidates, as per government rules.
3. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
4. Canvassing in any form can disqualify the candidate.
5. The eligible candidates may send their application on plain paper to the concerned Principal Investigator (by name on the Division address) in the following format
Application format: i. Name, ii. Father’s name, iii. Date of birth, iv. Present and permanent address, contact telephone no. and email ID, v. Category: SC/ST/OBC/GEN, vi. Qualification details (Institute, year and marks in class 10th, 12th, graduate and post graduate), vii. Research experience with support documents viii. CSIR/NET details, if any. ix. Publication if any, x. Signature of the candidate.
6. Walk-in-interview will be held on, 20th April 2012 at 10.00 a.m. in Room no. 1 of Division of Microbiology, IARI, New Delhi-110012.

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